17" Wheels on a fiesta rs turbo
10-10-2006, 09:47 PM
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17" Wheels on a fiesta rs turbo
Can you put 17" wheels on a fiesta rs turbo???
If i had spax lower 30mm and rear bump stops???
Cheers,
Jim
If i had spax lower 30mm and rear bump stops???
Cheers,
Jim
11-10-2006, 01:14 AM
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Yes, I've heard the suspension is a bit arse, i had 16" on my old fiesta and it handled fine its just the scrubbing problem on the front arches, for 17" you will have to take the plastic kit off cut the metal arch right up to the mounting point for the kit and then trim the plastic arch right to the edge that should just about do it, go for 15" less bother and awesome handling 
11-10-2006, 08:08 AM
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It for my mates fiesta rs turbo i said go for 15" wheels but he like the for diamond cut wheels.
Ill tell then he might change his mind.
Cheers,
Jim
Ill tell then he might change his mind.
Cheers,
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11-10-2006, 09:37 AM
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As said it can be done with a lot of arseing around but it totally changes the drive of the car!! Would definatly recommend to go 16" or 15" for much better handling
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Originally Posted by JamesS2RS
It for my mates fiesta rs turbo i said go for 15" wheels but he like the for diamond cut wheels.
Ill tell then he might change his mind.
Cheers,
Jim
Ill tell then he might change his mind.
Cheers,
Jim
11-10-2006, 11:32 AM
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17's on a Fiesta Mk3 is a really naff idea. It will make the car look like a hot wheels toy and it completely stuffs the cars handling (and it's not that great to start with).
15's are by far the best bet but a 16 can be acceptable
15's are by far the best bet but a 16 can be acceptable
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Cheers old boy ill let my mate no im hoping he will listen and go for the smaller wheels,
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
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25-10-2006, 12:50 PM
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Ive had 7.5x17's, 8x16's and 6x16 and i do think it fealt the best on 17's, but i think thats just me, i'm after 17's for my corsa now as i dont like the feel on 16's
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